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Trip from Lawnside, NJ to Newark, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

80 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lawnside, NJ, NJ

Lawnside, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

This straightforward 80-mile drive from Lawnside, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for travel within the Northeast region. The direct nature of this drive means you won't be making many stops, allowing you to reach your destination swiftly. It's a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40 miles from Lawnside, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 66.5 mi 1h 17m
I 295 4.6 mi 5m
NJ 21 1.9 mi 3m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
East Oak Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
NJ 81 0.7 mi 1m
Mulberry Street 0.6 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawnside, NJ and Newark, NJ.

1

Start on this road

40 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto CR 667

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Oak Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 295 North Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 295

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 295
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto NJ 73

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 73
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto NJ 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

1.9 mi · 3 min · NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

229 ft · 7 sec · Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
19

Turn left onto CR 510

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Market Street
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

CR 510

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this drive offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at almost any time, but consider avoiding peak rush hours to ensure the quickest travel. Since there are no recommended stops, plan your fuel and rest breaks before you leave Lawnside or as needed closer to Newark. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the variable toll costs on the New Jersey Turnpike, which are not included in the estimated $13 fuel budget, and have a payment method ready.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40 miles from Lawnside, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lawnside, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawnside, NJ

This is one driving day of about 80 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lawnside, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manalapan, NJ

40 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manalapan, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40 miles from Lawnside, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.3

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

2.1 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.3

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 5.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40 mile 5.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.7

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 68.6

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 5.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.7

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 45.7

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 34.3

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.2

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 40

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 80

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 62.9

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 80

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 77.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 North
7
5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York
8
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | NJ 21

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.26 one way

$26.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.53 $29.05
premium $4.93 $15.51 $31.03
diesel $5.61 $17.66 $35.33

Estimated Tolls: $9.30

New Jersey Turnpike (66.5 mi) $9.30

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24 0 $8.40 $3.84
Efficient EV 20 0 $7.00 $3.20
EV Truck/SUV 32 0 $11.20 $5.12

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Lawnside, NJ

Morning in Lawnside on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, NJ

Morning in Newark on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Manalapan, NJ

40 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 41m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 near mile 80
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 80
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 74.5
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 77.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.5 miles. This means you'll be navigating consistent traffic flow and higher speeds, characteristic of major interstates. While the route sticks to major arteries like NJ 21, the overall personality is that of efficient, direct travel rather than scenic exploration.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lawnside, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

6.4 mi in | ~9m

Njtp North: New York

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Newark Airport

73.9 mi in | ~1h 29m

Elizabeth Seaport

73.9 mi in | ~1h 29m

About the Cities

Arriving in Newark, NJ

Full guide →

Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 80 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.30 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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